Hitesville, IA - Alex Dryburgh visited
on March 4 and 6 for ministry, and Andrew Bergsma on March 8,
with an interesting account of his work among the Hutterite
colonies. James Smith gave helpful ministry on March 19-2 1.

Manchester, IA - Robert Orr and Stanley
Wells began gospel meetings during the second week in March, and
the Lord blessed in salvation. All have been encouraged as the
Lord continues to work in salvation in this area.

Parkersburg, IA - The young brethren
were encouraged with the excellent attendance of children and a
good number of parents during a week of childrens meetings
held in the early part of March.

New Lenox, IL - The assembly enjoyed two
and a half weeks of instructive and encouraging ministry
regarding the assembly from Robert Surgenor in March.

Methuen, MA - The believers appreciated
Frank Tornaquindicis profitable help on March 12, both in
the monthly Bible Reading on I Timothy 5 and in the gospel.

Saugus, MA - The assembly very much
enjoyed the visit of Tom Bentley from April 2-6. His ministry on
"Men Who Had Encounters With God" was most practical,
profitable, and interesting. On April 9 and 10, Craig Saword
visited, giving help in the gospel and an account of the work in
El Salvador.

Watertown, MA - At the conference in
April, Walter Gustafson, Craig Saword, John Slabaugh, Ken Taylor,
and Frank Tornaquindici gave help. Ken Taylor gave a report of
the work in Dominica, and Craig Saword reported on El Salvador.

Battle Creek, MI - The assembly was
encouraged with four baptized, and the reception of a Korean
couple whose parents had been received some weeks earlier. Please
pray for gospel meetings that Norman Crawford and Gary Sharp are
planning to begin on May 28, D.V.

Detroit, MI - Norman Crawford was with
the Stark Road assembly for the March bi-monthly Bible Readings,
and for the Lords day. The believers appreciate the
consistent help that he has been to the assembly over the years.

Jackson, MI - Norman Crawford and David
Oliver began gospel meetings the first weekend in April.

Saginaw, MI - Robert Surgenor gave
searching ministry on The House of God during the last week of
March. William Lavery joined him for the monthly ministry meeting
on April 2. Jim Smith and John Slabaugh planned to begin gospel
meetings on April 16.

Clyde, OH -The assembly was encouraged
when Bill Seale, Jr. was with them for a Lords Day in
March.

Mansfield, OH - The February monthly
Bible reading was led by A. J. Higgins. Larry Steers was also
present and continued for a week of ministry. The assembly was
also cheered with a baptism in March.

Akron, OH - David Oliver was with the
assembly on March 11 to lead the area Bible reading, and helpful
teaching was given to the good number present. John Slabaugh was
with the assembly for a short gospel series and the Lord blessed
in salvation. Short visits from Larry Steers, Robert Surgenor,
Steve Kember, and William Lavery were also appreciated.

McKeesport, PA - Gospel meetings with
Bill Seale, Jr., and John Dennison closed during the first week
of April. The Lord blessed in salvation during the series, and
the believers were cheered.

Hardwick, VT - Eugene Higgins had a
brief gospel series with the assembly during the last two weeks
of March.

Waukesha, WI - John Stubbs visited with
timely and profitable ministry in March, using a chart on the
gates of Jerusalem. The meetings were appreciated by all. Gary
Sharp began childrens meetings in early April.

Reports - Canada

Vancouver, BC - Gospel meetings with
Bill Bingham and Jim Jarvis continued into April in Victoria
Drive, with God richly blessing in salvation. Beginning on
March 20, Jim Currie had a week of ministry on I Corinthians in Fleetwood
before returning to Japan. Bill Bingham, Jim Jarvis, and John
Abernethy took the monthly ministry meeting on April 2 in Deep
Cove.

Charlottetown, LB - The conference at
the end of March was encouraging, and the believers appreciated
those who made the long journey by snowmobile. Bert Joyce was
with the assembly for two weeks prior to the conference,
ministering on "From Egypt to Canaan."

English Point, LB - The March conference
brought joy to the believers because of the good attendance and
the timely ministry. Alex Dryburgh was with the assembly for
ministry from March 28-3 1. He also visited LAnse au
Loup for a week of ministry.

Green River, NB - Gerard Roy and Leslie
Wells had three and a half weeks of gospel meetings in the hall.
The Lord blessed in salvation just before the meetings began, and
the assembly was encouraged during the meetings by some who
attended several times.

Shediac, NB - The assembly held their
last winter ministry meeting on March 26, when Gerard Roy and two
local brethren ministered.

Corner Brook, NF - The believers
appreciated ministry from Alex Dryburgh on March 8, and a report
on the work in Zambia from Paul Poidevin on March 22.

Flowers Cove, NF - During March, the
assembly profited from a week of ministry on II Timothy from
Marvin Derksen, as well as from visits from Alex Dryburgh and
Paul Poidevin. Brother Poidevin also visited McIvers.

Fogo, NF - Peter Mathews held a week of
profitable ministry meetings on The Tabernacle, beginning on
March 29.

Parsons Pond, NF - Alex Dryburgh visited
on March 9-12, and Paul Poidevin on March 23-24. On Lords
day March 26, Paul Poidevin, Herb West, and Wallace Buckle shared
in the ministry meeting.

Rocky Harbour, NF - Wallace Buckle and
Paul Poidevin started a gospel series on March 26, with good
attendance shown at the outset.

St. Johns NF - Marvin Derksen and
Peter Ramsay began gospel meetings in Mt. Pearl, with good
attendance.

Templeman, NF - Bryan Joyce visited for
two ministry meetings on March 15 and 21. The visits were very
encouraging and profitable for the assembly.

Blues Mills, NS - Albert Hull visited on
March 19 for the last ministry meeting of the season. Peter
Orasuk and Peter Ramsay had recently completed fruitful gospel
meetings. The believers also enjoyed Alan LeBlancs visit on
March 26. During March, Bruce Nicholson (Baddeck) and Barry
MacDonald (Blues Mills) saw some blessing in gospel meetings held
in Little Narrows.

Clementsvale, NS - James McClelland and
Murray Pratt continued to see blessing in more than nine weeks of
gospel meetings, with a sustained interest throughout. The
assembly has been encouraged.

Sydney Mines, NS - Albert Hull held a
week of ministry meetings starting on March 27, building up those
recently saved during the gospel meetings that Jonathan Procopio
and David Swan held during the winter.

Truro, NS - Peter Ramsay and Albert Hull
concluded a gospel series in March, after five weeks. Interest
was excellent and many heard the gospel for the first time. God
blessed in salvation to the encouragement of the assembly.

Weymouth, NS - Nathan Mullen, age 25,
who has inoperable brain cancer, was saved after being admitted
to the hospital this winter, and his witness to others since has
been inspiring. Please pray that he will have an abundant
entrance into the everlasting kingdom. Pray also for his parents,
in the assembly in Weymouth.

Clinton, ON - Gary Sharp had a week of
well-attended childrens meetings beginning March 20, with
special encouragement in a number of parents attending with their
children. Tuesday evening childrens meetings are planned as
a follow up, D.V. Earlier, the assembly appreciated visits from
Jack Nesbitt on February 27 and Arnold Gratton on March 12, with
ministry and help in the gospel.

Clyde, ON - The assembly enjoyed many
children taking part in the annual Sunday School treat on
February 19, when Tim Walker spoke to the children. He remained
for two weeks of ministry on the tabernacle. Steve Kember was an
encouragement on March 22 with his visit and report on the work
in Lethbridge, AB.

London, ON - On April 2, Jack Nesbitt
was present to speak at the happy occasion of the baptism of a
young brother. Earlier in the year, the assembly appreciated
visits from Leslie Wells and Larry Buote in February, and William
Lavery in March.

Mimico, ON - Jonathan Procopio and Bryan
Funston began a gospel series on March 26.

Sudbury, ON - Brian Crawford was with
the assembly for the Sunday school treat and the monthly ministry
meeting in February and remained for the Lords day. Ed
Miller ministered at the March monthly meeting.

Huntsville, ON - Don Nicholson had a
week of childrens gospel meetings in January, Brian Owen
had a week in February, and Lorne Langfeld had a week in March.
God blessed His word to the children. Brian Owen and Peter Simms
planned to begin a gospel series in April.

Glen Ewen, SK - The gospel was
faithfully preached for three weeks ending in mid-March, with
Bruce Rodgers and Norman Mellish. Bruce ennox and Brian Currie
ended their gospel effort on April 2. The word was faithfully
preached and it will not return void.

Reports - Foreign

Northern Ireland - Murray McCandless and
Peter Orasuk continued in Coleraine into April, having
seen the good hand of the Lord in salvation, with excellent
attendance nightly. In Fintona, W.J. Nesbitt and Tom
Wright ended twelve weeks of gospel meetings on April 7. God was
pleased to grant a time of great blessing in salvation, to the
encouragement and rejoicing of the believers. This was the first
series in their new Gospel Hall. In Portadown, Jack Lennox
and Brian Currie ended their gospel effort on April 2. The word
was faithfully preached and it will not return void. After seeing
blessing in the gospel series they had in Moira, Sam
Ferguson and Walter Boyd started gospel meetings in Cregagh
St., Belfast at the beginning of April. This is an area where
there has been much political unrest.

Republic of Ireland - In April Alan
Davidson and Stephen McKinley started in the gospel near
Monaghan.

Conferences

Mimico, ON - Bible readings May 5, 6,
and 7, with first reading on Friday at 7:30. The subject is
"The Upper Room Ministry" of John 13 to 17. Saturday
and Sunday, 10:00, 2:00, and 7:00. All meetings in the Gospel
Hall, 414 Royal York Rd S., Etobicoke, ON. Corr. William Spencer,
1535 Lakeshore Rd. E., Apt. 1507, Mississauga, ON, L5E 3E2. (905)
271-5759.

New Lenox, IL - May 13 and 14. The
announcement was in the previous month, but in view of our
brother Pikes home call, those needing accommodations
should contact Brent Studnicka, 11048 Denny Aye, Mokena, IL
60558. )708) 479-0958.

Sydney Mines, NS - June 3 and 4, with
prayer meeting Saturday at 2:00, ministry at 3:00, and gospel at
7:00. Bible reading Lords day at 8:30 (1 Cor. 11) Breaking
of Bread at 10:00, ministry at 2:30, open air at 6:00. All
meetings in the Gospel Hall, 125 Yorke St. (close to the Memorial
High School). Corr. Norman A. MacQueen (902) 736-9690. For
accommodations please contact Wayne MacQueen (902) 544-0294.

Eden Grove, ON - One-day conference,
June 4, with prayer meeting on Saturday at 7:30. Breaking of
Bread at 10:00. Ministry at 2:00. All meetings in the Eden Grove
Gospel Hall, one mile west of Bruce County Rd. #3. Corr. John W.
Boddy Sr., R.R. #4, Walkerton, ON, NOG 2V0. (519) 366-2302.

Portage la Prairie, MB - June 16, 17,
and 18, with prayer meeting on Thursday, June 15 at 7:30 in the
Gospel Hall, 102 First St. NW. All other meetings to be held in
the Win. Glesbe Centre, 11 2nd St. NE, starting at 10:30 each
day. I Peter 1 and 2 are the passages for consideration for the
Bible readings. Breaking of Bread at 10:30. General inquiries to
David Vanstone, Box 1231, Portage la Prairie, MB, R1N 3J9, (204)
857-8435, vanstone@cpnet.net. For accommodations, Dennis Walker,
(204) 857-7794, dswalker@mb.sympatico.ca. Gospel Hall (204)
857-7728.

Kirkland Lake, Englehart, Earlton, and
Charlton, ON - July 1 and 2, with prayer meeting on Friday at
7:30, preceded by supper at 5:30 in the Englehart High School,
where all meetings will be held. Meetings both days at 10:00,
2:00, and 7:30. Corr. Philip Potter, Earlton, ON, POJ lEO, (705)
563-2942; or Harvey Pratt, RR #1, Charlton, ON, POJ 1B0, (705)
544-7758.

Chapman Valley, ON - Sam Patterson, age
75, on February 11. Our dear brother was saved 50 years ago and
was in the Arnstein, South River assembly. For the last 14 years
he was in fellowship in the Chapman Valley assembly. Predeceased
by his wife five years ago, Sam faithfully attended all the
meetings. He gave thanks at the Breaking of Bread the Lords
day before his home call. Ernie Dellandrea took the funeral
service.

Vancouver, BC - James McConnell, age 89,
on March 5. He was born in Vancouver and saved at 19 through the
preaching of Thomas Black and Herb Harris. James was received
into assembly fellowship at Fairview Gospel Hall where he served
in the Sunday school and later as an elder and correspondent.
Although unable to be in attendance in recent times his presence
is missed. He leaves one daughter and her family.

Arlington, WA - Peter Kroeze, age 93, on
March 6. He was saved during gospel meetings held by David Scott
in 1921, led to the Lord by his brother Gerritt while milking the
cows. He was in assembly fellowship for more than 75 years. Peter
was an exercised, caring brother with a love for the Lords
people. Until just a few weeks before his home call he hardly
missed a meeting. Over 300 attended the funeral. The funeral
service was shared by Don Kazen, Peters two sons-in-law
Phil Kazen and Al Flett, and a grandson, Tony Flett. Please pray
for some of the younger family members not yet saved.

Vancouver, BC - Aaron Nathe, age 21, on
January 11, after an illness with cancer. Aaron was saved at the
age of 10 and was baptized and in fellowship at Carleton where he
participated in all the assembly meetings and preaching of the
gospel. During the nine months that Aaron was ill he was a
shining testimony to saved and unsaved. Many young people who
came in contact with him were impressed with the vital need to
place spiritual things first in their lives. He faced his future
with unwavering courage and strength, which he found in his Lord
and Saviour. His last diary entry said, "My times are in thy
hand." Over 700 attended the funeral. Lorne Nathe, Lucas
Griffin, Gaius Goff, and Stewart Wilson shared in the service.

New Lenox, IL - Robert Pike, age 73, on
March 26. The expression "O man greatly beloved"
(Daniel 10:19) suits our brother. He was saved at fourteen and
spent his life for God. He has left behind him a wife of like
mind and a family who deeply loved and respected him. His years
in the assembly at New Lenox proved him to be a true shepherd.
Younger Christians looked to him as a spiritual guide and were
not disappointed. His love to Christ and for Gods Word,
souls, young believers, and the assembly will not be forgotten.
People from the district and believers from near and far came to
the funeral service. Art Ward gave a tender, personal
appreciation of Mr. Pike. Norman Crawford spoke about his
salvation, separation, service and the seal of blessing on his
labors for God. Joel Portman took the grave service. "Until
the day break."